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Murray was selected to be the location of a Normal School in 1922, which eventually became Murray State University. Above is the original blueprint for the school (Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu).

University celebrates 100 years with presidential lecture, student events

February 16, 2022

Jill Smith Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State is marking 100 years since its founding with a year-long Centennial Celebration. In...

Admiral William McRaven gives a lecture as part of the presidential lecture series. (Paige Bold/The News)

Admiral McRaven speaks in Presidential Lecture Series

February 14, 2020

Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer [email protected] On Thursday, Feb. 13, Admiral William H. McRaven reflected on his father’s time...

William McRaven will speak at Lovett Auditorium on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Murray State University)

Retired Navy admiral invited to campus

February 13, 2020

Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State’s Presidential Lecture Series invited Admiral William McRaven to speak...

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A nod to Todd

February 27, 2015

Chuck Todd, mediator of “Meet the Press” and political director of NBC News, gave students and community members political insight Tuesday night...

Nye, Bill

Presidential lecture series to feature Bill Nye

January 24, 2014

Bill Nye is well known as “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” but he started his career as a mechanical engineer for Boeing Company in Seattle. There he...

Kylie Townsend/The News

Lee directs audience to follow dreams

February 7, 2013

Students, faculty and community members packed Lovett Auditorium Monday night, lining the back walls, as director Spike Lee took the stage for the...

SGA votes to end Presidential  Lecture Series’ endorsement

SGA votes to end Presidential Lecture Series’ endorsement

March 14, 2012

Austin Ramsey News Editor Meghann Anderson Staff writer The Student Government Association has severed its support of the Presidential Lecture...

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Political couple discusses opposing views

February 16, 2012

Olivia Medovich Staff writer Power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin shared their never-ending opposing political views on the stage in Lovett...

Staff Congress: 1.18.12

January 19, 2012

Olivia Medovich Staff-writer Staff Congress met for their monthly meeting Wednesday in the Applied Science building. Gina Winchester, staff congress...

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